Mustapha Ussif was the Executive Director of the NSS between 2017 and 2021
Former Minister of Sports and Executive Director of the National Service Scheme, Mustapha Ussif has rejected accusation of wrongdoing during his tenure as Executive Director of the National Service Secretariat between 2017 and 2021.
The Attorney General, Dominic Ayine on Friday, June 13, 2025, named Mustapha Ussif among 12 people he claimed had been implicated in an alleged scandal at the NSS, adding that the suspects will be prosecuted.
In a reply, Mustapha Ussif, who doubles as the Member of Parliament for Yagaba Kubore Constituency, says he is innocent and ready to render his version of the story, noting he served in public life with “diligence and honesty”.
“I wish to state that I am ready, willing, and able to account for my stewardship at the National Service Scheme (NSS) from February 2017 to January 6, 2021.
“Consequently, I welcome any opportunity to do so including but not limited to having my day in a Court of competent jurisdiction”, he issued an official statement.
Read full statement below:
STATEMENT BY MUSTAPHA USSIF, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT (YAGABA-KUBORI) AND FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (2017-2020)
The press conference of the Attorney-General held on 13th June 2025 has come to my attention and I wish to categorically deny any alleged wrongdoing.
That said, it is my fervent belief that once you hold public office, you should at all material times, and at whatever cost, be ready willing, and able to account for your stewardship. Therefore, I wish to state that I am ready, willing, and able to account for my stewardship at the National Service Scheme (NSS) from February 2017 to January 6, 2021.
Consequently, I welcome any opportunity to do so including but not limited to having my day in a Court of competent jurisdiction.
I therefore urge all well-wishers, friends family, constituents, members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the general public to be calm, knowing very well that I have, throughout my public life, served with diligence and honesty.
SIGNED
MUSTAPHA USSIF (MP)
AME
